Volunteer gardening is one of the Friends’ key functions and, along with litter picking, it’s what most visitors to the park really value. We maintain a schedule of two gardening sessions per month, alternating...
During the last couple of weeks our volunteers have been busy sprucing up some of Hedgemead Park’s structures. Given its position under several large trees, the Grade 2-listed Victorian water fountain is subjected to...
The run up to Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a quick plug for our lovely Holm Oak merchandise. If you’re searching for the perfect gift or stocking filler, why not check out what’s on...
It’s awards season, folks, and Hedgemead Park has only gone and done it again! The Royal Horticultural Society and Britain in Bloom together promote a scheme called ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’, which aims to encourage...
Bath in Bloom held their annual awards ceremony last week, recognising the wonderful horticultural achievements of entrants competing in a broad range of categories, including gardens, allotments, pubs, communities, and schools. The Friends of...
For over 10 years, Ash dieback disease has been ripping through the UK’s stock of European Ash trees and is having a devastating impact on landscapes and habitats. Caused by a fungus that attacks...
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